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Goncalves
2
Rider University RID-M (0-1, 0-1 MAAC)
5
Winner Niagara University NIAM (1-0, 1-0 MAAC)
Rider University RID-M
(0-1, 0-1 MAAC)
2
Final
5
Niagara University NIAM
(1-0, 1-0 MAAC)
Winner

Match Recap: Men's Tennis |

Men’s Tennis Downs Rider In MAAC Opener

MATCH 1
SCORE Niagara Purple Eagles 5, Rider Broncs 2
RECORDS Niagara (1-0, 1-0 MAAC), Rider (0-1, 0-1 MAAC)
LOCATION Niagara Tennis Courts

NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – Playing in their first dual match of the season, the Niagara Purple Eagles battled to a 5-2 win over the Rider Broncs to open conference play on the newly-renovated Niagara Tennis Courts on Saturday.

MATCH SUMMARY
Doubles
  • Niagara won the doubles points after winning in two and three doubles.
  • The team of Bruno Goncalves and Manual Alonso eased to a 6-1 win in three doubles.
  • The No. 2 team of Eduardo Villpando and Pere Padro won their match, 6-2.
Singles
  • Alonso cruised to a straight set win, 6-2, 6-2, in three singles to give NU a 2-1 lead.
  • Goncalves won his match in six singles, 6-2, 7-5, as NU regained the lead at 3-2.
  • Four and five singles went three sets.
  • Padro rallied from a set down to win his match 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.
  • Harsh Banthia squeaked out a 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 win in five singles.
 
PURPLE POINTS
  • Pere Padro improved to 4-0 on the season.
  • Bruno Goncalves won his third straight match.
  • Harsh Banthia won in his first career match.
     
UP NEXT
  • The Purple Eagles will play at Daemen (NY) on Sunday, September 29 at 3 p.m.
 
 
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